DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): The NSCN-K (Khango-Vusshe) has called for renewed focus on the Naga political issue, stating that the movement’s priorities should not be diverted by “immediate commercial interests, monetary considerations, or measures that offer little contribution to our ultimate objective.”
A press release from the MIP of the group said that the collective aspiration remained unchanged: “to preserve our unique identity, secure our legitimate political rights, and achieve an honorable and mutually acceptable political solution.” “This spirit of unity, perseverance, and collective sacrifice must remain our guiding creed until our political aspirations are meaningfully fulfilled,” it stated, urging Nagas to focus on the “larger political question” rather than immediate interests.
The group also maintained that non-Nagas who had long resided in the Naga homeland and engaged in legitimate businesses and lawful occupations deserved protection of their rights and interests under the law. “Any regulation of commercial activities must be lawful, reasonable, and justifiable, rather than arbitrary or discriminatory,” the statement said.
It added that “the protection of Naga identity and political rights need not come at the expense of the lawful rights of others.” The group said that at the current juncture, collective energies and resources would be better directed towards “constructive political engagement, strengthening our common ground, and advancing a united effort towards an early and acceptable solution.”
It cautioned against allowing “peripheral issues, commercial restrictions, or attempts to command public attention to overshadow the very cause for which the Naga political movement has endured for generations.”
“The ultimate measure of our political movement should not be the extent of our control over commerce or our ability to impose restrictions, but the progress we make towards securing our political rights and achieving an acceptable solution,” it stated.
The group further said the Naga people deserved “a clear political direction, a cohesive vision, and a future founded upon dignity, identity, and lasting peace,” instead of prolonged uncertainty and the pursuit of immediate interests. It called for the movement to remain steadfast in its priorities and channel collective strength towards “an honorable, inclusive, and acceptable political solution for the Nagas.”
